The speaker describes a difficult past marked by poverty, disease, and caring for six children alone. Despite having no food, clothes, or shelter, they continued to walk long distances to share the gospel and open churches. After a terrifying encounter involving a lion, the local Muslim community began to support them, even providing a home. Over time, they educated themselves, studied the Bible, and continued to spread the message of God. Today, they are actively planting churches and teaching others across different villages.